In Texas, football is just as personal as religion or politics for many, and that is at about every level you can imagine from pee-wee all the way through to the ranks of the NFL. When you stand on the sideline and look at the other team, you might be staring at a cousin or brother across the field, but once the whistle blows you are the hero and they are the antagonist.

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Of course football is just a game, and there are not really any good vs evil situations, but when it comes to competitive edge, everyone is generally looking for whatever type of advantage they can gain in order to win.

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For two football coaches in the Dallas and Fort Worth area, they turned a rival into a brother with the gift of organ donation. Now, both have a chance to win every day, and they are choosing to share that victory with the world.

Rival Football Coaches In Texas Now Kidney Brothers For Life

Coach Mason Williams with Cleburne High School was born with just one kidney, and by the time he reached his mid 20s, and was starting his coaching career and family, he was in full blown kidney failure for the only one he had. Coach Mike Trevino with Highland Park got tested, and turned out to be a donor match.

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Now the two share more than just a love for football, they share DNA and that makes them family. Together they want the world to know about the importance of organ donation, and how many people never make it transplant day.

The Most Unique High School Football Stadiums in Texas

SBLive looked at some of the most unique high school stadiums that Texas has to offer, "from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley."

Popular Texas Tech Football Gameday Snacks

What happens when it's game day in Lubbock and you don't know what you want to snack on as you cheer the Red Raider football team? You're in luck! Here are some common responses to that very question.

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Top 25 Delicious Foods & Drinks That Define The Great State of Texas!

There's more to Texas than just Dallas Cowboys and oil in fact, Texas has helped shape the taste of America. From BBQ, to Tex Mex to Ice Cream and beyond, Texas has introduced the rest of the U.S. to the Texas way of life through food. So what foods and drink make Texas so special? Let's take a look.

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